Installation Guide v1.1 (Nov 2025)

Table of Contents

1. What You Need

2. Step-by-Step Installation

  2.1 Mount the Cameras

  2.2 Install the Mini-PC (Image Processor)

  2.3 Connect the Gate Controller

  2.4 Power the Gate Controller

  2.5 Connect the Gate Controller to the Internet

3. Network Requirements

4. After Everything is Connected

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

6. Phone & WhatsApp Support

1. What You Need

1x or more License Plate Cameras (PoE)

1x Mini-PC for Image Processing

1x Gate Smart Controller

Power & network access

Your gate’s control board

2. Step-by-Step Installation

2.1. Mount the Cameras

 - Mount each camera 1–3 meters high

 - Ideal distance from vehicle: 3–7 meters

 - Angle toward vehicles approaching the gate

 - Cameras must see plates clearly
 - Do not mount at extreme angles

 - If using 2 cameras (e.g. IN + OUT), mount one on each side

 - For wide gates: use 2 cameras on the same side

Connection:

 - Use PoE cable for both power and internet

 - Assign each camera a fixed IP address

 - Write down the IPs – we will need them to configure the system

2.2. Install the Mini-PC (Image Processor)

 - Place the Mini-PC anywhere on the same local network as the cameras – Typically installed in a server rack or equipment room

Connect it to:

 - Power adapter

 - Ethernet (same network as cameras)

 - The Mini-PC comes with pre-installed software.

 - Once connected, we’ll remotely configure everything in ~60 minutes.

2.3. Connect the Gate Controller

 - Mount the gate controller near the gate motor (usually in a waterproof box)

Connect the 2 switch wires to your gate control board:

 - Point 1 → NO (Normally Open)

 - Point 2 → COM (Common Ground)

 - Use any standard 0.2mm or thicker wire

2.4. Power the Gate Controller

Choose one of 3 power options:

a) Micro USB Power

– Plug into a nearby socket

– International adapters included

b) 110–240V Mains Hardwire Kit

– Connect directly to the gate’s power supply

c) PoE Splitter

– Use one Cat5/6 cable for both internet and power

2.5. Connect the Gate Controller to the Internet

You can connect using:

Ethernet (preferred, built-in)

WiFi (10m standard, 35m with external antenna)

4G Gateway (SIM-based, install in same enclosure)

Starlink (ordered separately)

3. Network Requirements

 - Cameras and Mini-PC must be on the same local network

 - No internet needed for camera ↔ Mini-PC communication

Internet is needed for:

 - Initial remote setup

 - Cloud dashboard access

 - Remote support and software updates

4. After Everything is Connected

Once cameras, Mini-PC, and gate controller are powered and connected:

 - Send us the camera IPs and gate controller info

 - We will remotely configure and test the full system

You’ll be ready to go in under an hour

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

 - Cameras too high or too far

 - Glare at night blocking plates

 - No stable mount

 - Mini-PC not on the same network

6. Support

The Americas
Call: +1 (832) 378-8126

Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00 EST

Europe, Middle East, Asia & Others

Call: +1 (516) 407-0958
Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00 CET

info@gateguardx.com

WhatsApp the GateGuardX support team!

+1 (516) 407-0958